Ingredients

• 1  15- or 16-ounce package angel food cake mix, or one purchased standard-size angel food cake
• 1/2  cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2  cup water
• 1  16-ounce package frozen unsweetened blackberries
• 2-1/2  cups sliced fresh strawberries or whole fresh blueberries

Directions

1. If using a cake mix, prepare the cake according to package directions and let the cake cool on wire rack.

2. For the blackberry topping: In a large saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water.

3. Add the blackberries. Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover and chill.

4. Serve the slices of cake topped with some of the fresh berries, blackberry sauce and whipped cream, if you like. Makes 10 servings.